The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus to be a pandemic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider COVID-19 to be a serious public health threat. At the direction of Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb, onsite classes are cancelled for the duration of the spring semester. Building programming is cancelled through the month of June. Additional information regarding the 2020-2021 school year is expected in early July from the Governor's office and the Indiana Department of Education.

Families needing district device repair should click here to submit a repair request prior to dropping off the device. Follow this link to submit a repair request. All devices submitted will be quarantined for two weeks to ensure the health and safety of technicians. Parents/guardians will be notified directly when the device is ready for pick up. We will accept Chromebook returns for withdrawing students. Drop off locations are Belzer Middle School & Fall Creek Valley Middle School on Mondays between 11 AM - 2 PM. A building technician will be present to accept the device.

A five day supply of Grab & Go breakfasts and lunches will be available through June 30. Each student will receive five breakfast entrees, five lunch entrees, a variety of fruits & vegetables, and milk. You must be 18 or under to partipcate in the summer servings free lunch program.

Meals can also be picked up at the following COMMUNITY satellite locations on Mondays. Times are listed below next to the specific location. Please note, for health safety reasons, no one is to exit their vehicle.

If your family has a significant need for food or other support, you can contact your child’s school directly. If no one is available, leave a message with your information. The phone lines will be monitored Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM and a Family Liaison from the MSD Lawrence Township will contact you as soon as possible.

]]>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:00:10 GMTThe Lawrence Township Schools post information and resources of benefit to families and students in our community as a Community Service. We do not necessarily endorse any of the resources or services, listed here. This list is not comprehensive, but is intended to connect families with tools for addressing immediate needs.

A five day supply of Grab & Go breakfasts and lunches will be available on Mondays through June 30. Each student will receive five breakfast entrees, five lunch entrees, a variety of fruits & vegetables, and milk. You must be 18 or under to partipcate in the summer servings free lunch program.

Meals can also be picked up at the following COMMUNITY satellite locations on Mondays. Times are listed below next to the specific location. Please note, for health safety reasons, no one is to exit their vehicle.

Indy.gov Resources
The City of Indianapolis has launched a new tool on their website that connects those impacted by COVID-19 pandemic with community resources. Resources will be posted in real-time and organized by topic, gathering in one place programming made available by government agencies, service providers, community partners, and school districts, including support for those who need assistance with food, utilities, childcare, and at home entertainment.

Be sure to view the Digital Literacy, Inclusion and Safety Council's guide to Parental Controls for TV and Digital Video for parents. Parental controls can help set healthy boundaries, especially for young students who are directed to continue learning online. The guide discusses pros and cons of parental controls, effectivness, and options for implementation.Click here to access the guide.

Libraries Across Indiana Have Expanded WiFi Service to Parking Lots. Recognizing the need for free access to the Internet, Indiana's public libraries have increased their Internet to reach parking lots while library meeting spaces are closed. Click here to view braches with extended internet access.

Spectrum has announced that they will offer free access to Spectrum broadband and WiFi for new K-12 and college student households that our network currently passes for the next 60 days. Additionally, the plan to open WiFi hotspots for public use and continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, our high-speed broadband program to eligible low-income households. To learn more, click here.

Reviews.com has provided information with tips for finding quality Internet Programs for low-income families. Also included is information on Data Privacy and mobile hotspots. Click here to read more.

Verizon is offering single device plans for $10 per month when you enroll in auto pay. Follow the links below to learn more about this offer as well as their coverage area.

At Home Learning with PBS Learning Media.
Indiana Department of Education has announced an exciting partnership with Indiana Public Broadcasting to bring in-home learning experiences to students, all aligned to Indiana academic standards. with offerings such as the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, the WORLD Channel, and programs such as NOVA and Into the Outdoors, they are commited to provdiing accessible programming and resources.

Academic Support
Rose-Hulman's AskRose Homework Help has added daytime hours to help homebound students better understand math and science homework problems from their virtual or online courses during this public health crisis. Help is available Monday through Friday between noon and 3 PM (Eastern) by phone, email or chat. Traditional hours are unchanged: Sunday through Thursday 7 PM - 10 PM (Eastern). Students may call 1-877-ASK-ROSE (1-877-275-7673) or email/chat on the AskRose website, AskRose.org. The site offers more than 500 resources through videos and downloadable reference materials.

Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reported mild to severe respiratory symptoms, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. We continue to encourage all student and staff to practice good health hygiene, including social distancing, to prevent the spread of any illness, including viruses.These steps include:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick. - Fever free for at least 24 hours without use of medication.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.

In light of recent events in our country, we recognize that staff and students are hurting. We need to stand together, help each other, love one another, and most importantly, take action. The MSD of Lawrence Township has a long and proud history of advocating for and living a culture of racial and social justice. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and our students and staff reflect the excellence that come alongside a diverse working and learning community. You may not be aware that our school district was the first to employ an African American Superintendent in 1982. Dr. Percy Clark served in that capacity until 1996. Dr. Smith currently serves as the second in our school corporation and is currently the only African American male superintendent in the state of Indiana. We remain committed to a culture of racial and social justice in our schools and adhere to a strict human dignity policy as a school corporation. Please take time to read it in its entirely as it represents our guiding principles:

The Board believes it is part of our mission to provide a positive, orderly and harmonious environment in which respect for the dignity and worth of every member of the school community is recognized and promoted. The Board believes that all employees, parents/guardians and students are entitled to be treated, and are obligated to treat others with courtesy, fairness and decency. Only through the commitment and ongoing attention of each of us to a safe, caring and supportive atmosphere can we expect to achieve our objective of enabling all of our students to achieve their maximum potential as students, citizens and productive members of society.

Lawrence Township has a diverse, multicultural school community, a fact the Board considers an asset and a source of pride and enrichment. This diversity, however, underscores the importance of sensitivity to the backgrounds, feelings, and concerns of students and community members and of meeting the moral imperative of an equal opportunity society free of prejudice and discrimination. Accordingly, in this Corporation, any statement or behavior by any member of the school community which insults, degrades, harasses or stereotypes any other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and gender identity is unacceptable.

Our school district celebrates diversity in action. A commitment to leadership reflecting the diversity of our community and a commitment to having the crucial conversations that both uphold our human dignity policy and elicit positive change in our school community.

Below is the list of Teacher and Classified Staff person from each building:

Teacher of the Year

Breanna Love

ELC - Amy Beverland

Teacher of the Year

Christine Johnson

ELC - Brook Park

Teacher of the Year

Diane Laramore

ELC - Mary Castle

Teacher of the Year

Bryanna Shannon Tynes

ELC - Winding Ridge

Teacher of the Year

Jamie Strebing

Amy Beverland Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Caitlyn Farris

Brook Park Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Alicia Stevens

Crestview Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Chelsea Isley

Forest Glen Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Stephanie Brueckmann

Harrison Hill Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Vanessa Darius

Indian Creek Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Amanda Maynard

Mary Castle Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Kelli Witt

Oaklandon Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Sigler

Skiles Test Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Erin Taylor

Sunnyside Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Kristin Burmeister

Winding Ridge Elementary School

Teacher of the Year

Antonia Fields

Belzer Middle School

Teacher of the Year

Gema Camarasa

Fall Creek Valley Middle School

Teacher of the Year

Kevin Self

Lawrence Central High School

Teacher of the Year

Kelly Britton

Lawrence North High School

Teacher of the Year

Lisa Terrell

Lawrence Advance Academy

Teacher of the Year

John Dawson

McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology

Classified Employee of the Year

Shirley Robinson

ELC - Amy Beverland

Classified Employee of the Year

Joseph Collins

ELC - Brook Park

Classified Employee of the Year

Joyce Finch-Hunt

ELC - Mary Castle

Classified Employee of the Year

Doug Whitcomb

ELC - Winding Ridge

Classified Employee of the Year

David Broadus

Amy Beverland Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Kyra O'Donnel

Brook Park Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Heidrun Alladio

Crestview Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Clarence Clemons

Forest Glen Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Maria Calderon

Harrison Hill Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Cherity Guevara

Indian Creek Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Luisa Anaya

Mary Castle Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Lana Wooden

Oaklandon Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Carmen Cruz

Skiles Test Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Anastacia Thomas

Sunnyside Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Sheila Richardson

Winding Ridge Elementary School

Classified Employee of the Year

Greg Sargent

Belzer Middle School

Classified Employee of the Year

Carmisha Leary

Fall Creek Valley Middle School

Classified Employee of the Year

Yolanda Vargas

Lawrence Central High School

Classified Employee of the Year

Pascale Socks

Lawrence North High School

Classified Employee of the Year

Charles Harris

Lawrence Advance Academy

Classified Employee of the Year

Vianey Sherwood

McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology

Classified Employee of the Year

Mercedes Johnson

Lawrence Education and Community Center

Tranportation Employee of the Year

Bruce McBride

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Amy Beverland Elementary commemorative bricks are still available. You can leave a lasting mark at Amy Beverland. Your personalized brick will be installed in the ABE StarPath where it can be viewed for decades to come!

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The Returning Student Verification Process (RSVP) facilitates the transition to a paperless online verification of a student’s return for the next school year. This process, which opens on March 30th, is completed through Skyward Family Access and is mandatory for all families. In order to complete this process, you must be able to log in to Skyward Family Access. If you do not have your Skyward Family Access account information, please click here to complete the online request form. Your request will be sent to your student's school's front office registrar to be processed.

The RSVP process must be completed for each student enrolled in the district and returning for the 2020-2021 school year, as all forms for the new year are included.

● Books and other resources with text (i.e. newspapers magazines)you have at home or online.

● Books and resources with text from the public library (INDYPL)

● Overdrive (INDYPL)

Reward:
The June and July calendar reading logs and response sheet must be signed by a parent and minutes verified be signed by a teacher. If the reading logs and response sheet are turned in by August 7th you will be invited to an ice cream party held at the school. The top 3 readers with the most minutes read from each grade group (1-2,3-4,5-6) will be chosen from each school to represent that school at a Readers Are Leaders luncheon with their principal.

The top three readers from each grade level group (1-2, 3-4, 5-6) from across the district will be recognized by Dr. Smith at a School Board meeting and receive a Readers Are Leaders personalized medal.

When is it due?
August 7, 2020 –

Turn in your signed reading logs and response sheet to your new teacher or principal.

All students must respond to at least two books. (see response sheet linked below)

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During the 2016-2017 school year, the Marion County Health Department conducted water testing at all schools in Marion County. A full report was published by the Marion County Health Department. The Indianapolis Star recently published the report, which has raised some questions as to the actions taken at the time of release. While the results for the MSD of Lawrence Township were positive overall, at the time results became available in late 2018, 28 fixtures district-wide tested levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. In response to the results, fixtures with irregular lead levels were replaced immediately. All fixtures with issues have since retested by the district to ensure resolution, and have surpassed EPA requirements.

The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will continue to make every effort to ensure an optimal learning environment is delivered each and every day.

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LST is offering FREE Swim Lessons AGAIN at the Lawrence North High School pool, 7802 Hague Rd, Door #8!!
We would like to welcome anyone (potty trained) who would like to get introduced to swimming to attend. It is totally free of charge for anyone who wants to learn how to swim! Just sign up below and we will see you at the pool!

]]>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:37:23 GMTWed, 12 Jun 2019 14:46:33 GMTAs part of our ongoing commitment to school safety for both students and staff, LT schools will partner with Safe Visitors Solutions System beginning at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

Safe Visitors Solution System is a safety process that will allow all schools to check an individual’s background prior to allowing the individual into the building with students.

There will be up to three layers of checks depending on whether they are a visitor, volunteer, vender and/or contractor.

Visitors will be immediately searched in the National Sex Offender Registry. Volunteer will be checked for sex offender and any felonies. Venders/contractors will have a full local background check.

Any guest to the building will have to provide a photo id/driver license to be scanned. If all checks out, a visitor pass will be printed with picture of the guest. This pass will be generated with a red stop sign that is a time sensitive ink that will appear on the pass over 8 or 12 hours so the pass cannot be reused.

The system tracks each person in the building and where they should be each day, month and year. We can generate reports of who, when and where the people were in our buildings.

If a red flag comes up that indicates an identified person of concern, an email is immediately sent to preset individuals that could be notified to come and assist if needed.

The second module that will be coming with the system is the Tardy/Attendance System. This kiosk system will provide a more efficient and more accurate way to track student tardy/attendance.

]]>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:55:26 GMTPublic Message:

As a result of the input from an eighteen-month study on alleviating the enrollment at the elementary school level, the Board of Education and Dr. Smith have come to the decision to build two sixth grade academies,
one at each middle school location. The District will study the option to build two sixth grade buildings.

It will take a few years to work through the planning, financing and construction, making the anticipated opening scheduled for the fall of 2022.

This means that we would anticipate the first group of students to occupy the new facilities to be the students who are currently in first grade, barring any delays.